Distressed Lera 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Arial' and 'Arial Nova' by Monotype, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, apparel, grunge, handmade, rugged, playful, retro, analog texture, diy feel, worn print, display impact, roughened, inked, organic, blotchy, uneven.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly sans with soft, blocky construction and visibly roughened contours. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, but edges wobble and chatter as if stamped or printed on absorbent paper, producing small nicks, flats, and occasional bulges. Counters are generally open and roundish, with simplified joins and terminals; overall proportions feel compact with slightly irregular sidebearings that create a lively, uneven rhythm in text.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, covers, event flyers, packaging labels, and merchandise where texture is an asset. It can also work for short UI or editorial callouts when a tactile, imperfect tone is desired, but the rough edges are most effective when given room to breathe.
The texture reads as gritty and handmade—more street-level than polished—while still staying friendly due to rounded shapes and generous counters. It suggests analog reproduction, worn signage, or DIY printing, giving headlines a casual, characterful presence.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect, analog letterforms—like hand-inked, stamped, or worn print—while preserving straightforward, readable skeletons. It prioritizes personality and texture over pristine consistency, aiming for strong impact in bold, attention-grabbing typography.
In longer lines, the distressed perimeter becomes the dominant feature, adding visual noise that can be engaging at display sizes. Numerals and capitals carry the same rugged silhouette, helping maintain a consistent tone across mixed content.